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Piercing kittens: Is this animal cruelty?

Piercing kittens: Is this animal cruelty?

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A US woman has gone trial to face animal cruelty charges after three kittens were found in her home with multiple piercings.

Should there be tougher sentences for animal abusers?

Should there be tougher sentences for animal abusers?

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The news this week that two men slaughtered 33 dogs has left many Kiwis wondering what can be done to prevent this kind of animal cruelty.

Are there too many dangerous dogs in New Zealand?

Are there too many dangerous dogs in New Zealand?

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A five-year-old girl is lucky to be alive after she was savagely attacked by two pitbulls near Whakatane last weekend.

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Will the "three strikes" policy reduce violent crime in New Zealand?

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Will the Government's proposal for a "three strikes" sentencing policy, which would see repeat violent offenders who kill spend the rest of their life in prison, reduce violent crime? Have your say.

Lock up drunks, say most Kiwis

Lock up drunks, say most Kiwis

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More than 60 per cent of New Zealanders think public drunkenness should be a crime, according to an MSN NZ poll. Do you think New Zealanders' have a 'drink to get drunk' attitude? Have your say.

Is light smacking an appropriate way to discipline children?

Is light smacking an appropriate way to discipline children?

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Prime Minister John Key says a new review will allow parents to discipline their kids with a light smack without fear of being investigated and prosecuted for doing so.

Would a new harbour bridge be better for Auckland than a tunnel crossing?

Would a new harbour bridge be better for Auckland than a tunnel crossing?

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What do you think of a $3 billion design plan for a new Auckland harbour bridge that would have a tidal-powered travelator, a walkway and a cycleway?

Is this the world's worst wedding dress?

Is this the world's worst wedding dress?

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A bride has been humiliated on internet forums around the world this week for wearing what bloggers are calling the "worst wedding dress ever".

Should plans to charter flights to Antarctica go ahead?

Should plans to charter flights to Antarctica go ahead?

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Businessman Mike Pero has come under attack for announcing plans to charter a plane to fly people to Antarctica days before the 30th anniversary of the Erebus crash. What do you think of the plans?

Should the death penalty be used in China?

Should the death penalty be used in China?

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Two people were executed in China yesterday for their roles in a tainted baby formula scandal. Do you think the death penalty should have been used in this case?

Is Santa's $100,000 facelift money well spent?

Is Santa's $100,000 facelift money well spent?

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Santa atop the Whitcoulls building has been the recipient of a $100,000 facelift. Was it worth it?

Should celebrities get name suppression?

Should celebrities get name suppression?

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Justice Minister Simon Power wants to see famous people receive the same treatment as everyone else when in court. Should celebrities be treated like any other criminal in court?

Should Minties be chewy?

Should Minties be chewy?

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Minties lovers are outraged their favourite lolly has been messed with. Does the Kiwi classic from Cadbury feel softer and taste less minty?

Should Labtests lose its DHB contract?

Should Labtests lose its DHB contract?

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Labtest's woes continue with reports this morning that it failed to diagnose cancer in tissue taken from a patient with a history of malignant melanoma. Is it time the Auckand DHB dumped the company?

Should Australia shut its doors to Kiwis?

Should Australia shut its doors to Kiwis?

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New Zealanders could lose their automatic right to live in Australia if a plan put forward by a Melbourne politician is approved.

Do Dunedin's Octagon bars need a dress code?

Do Dunedin's Octagon bars need a dress code?

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Beanies, ripped clothing and steel capped footwear have been banned in bars in Dunedin’s Octagon as part of a push to improve patron's behaviour

Should the Nazi-worshipping schoolboys be suspended?

Should the Nazi-worshipping schoolboys be suspended?

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A group of Auckland secondary students has made a tearful apology after they posted photos of themselves worshipping Nazi symbols on Facebook. Is that punishment enough?

Is French Vogue's blackface shoot outrageous?

Is French Vogue's blackface shoot outrageous?

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Less than a week after Australia's Hey Hey It's Saturday landed in hot water for its controversial Red Faces sketch, French Vogue has caused outrage with white models painted in blackface.

Should it be Wanganui or Whanganui?

Should it be Wanganui or Whanganui?

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The New Zealand Geographic Board has ruled that Wanganui should have an "h" added to its name. Do you agree?

Is a model with a 'jelly belly' sexy?

Is a model with a 'jelly belly' sexy?

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A fashion shoot in for a major US magazine featuring a woman, Lizzie Miller, considered too large for even plus-size modelling has reignited the body image debate.

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